Lower Respiratory Infection
Misc.
Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
Upper Respiratory Infection
Other
Disorders
100
Inflammation of the parietal pleura
What is Pleurisy
100
Reduced stretch of the alveoli
What are Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders
100
Oxygen Deficiency
What is Hypoxia
100
Covered with Mucus and lines the tubes of the respiratory tree
What is the Respiratory Muscosa
100
Malignancy of the of pulmonary tissue
What is Lung Cancer
200
Acute inflammation of the Bronchi, most commonly caused by infection
What is Acute Bronchitis
200
Result of bump or blow, Rhinitis, hypertension, or even brain injury. Referred to as nosebleed
What is Epistaxis
200
The progressive, irreversible obstruction of airflow that may result from a variety of preexisting obstructive disorders
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
200
Inflammation and swelling of the nasal mucosa
What is Rhinitis
200
The surgical removal of an entire lung
What is Pneumonectomy
300
Acute inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and bronchi become plugged with thick fluid
What is Pneumonia
300
A comic book superhero appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appearing in Detective Comics #27
Who is Batman
300
Chronic inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles, characterized by edema and excessive mucus production
What is Chronic Bronchitis
300
Inflammation or infection of the pharynx, also called sore throat
What is Pharyngitis
300
A condition in which the nasal septum strays from the midline of the nasal cavity
What is Deviated Septum
400
The presence of blood in the pleural space
What is Hemothorax
400
Incomplete expansion or collapse of the lung
What is Atelectasis
400
Condition of air becoming trapped in the alveoli, causing them to enlarge.As they enlarge, their walls rupture and then fuse into large irregular spaces
What is Emphysema
400
Inflammation of the mucous lining of the larynx, accompanied by edema of the laryngeal structures.
What is Laryngitis
400
Presence of air in the pleural space on one side of the chest
What is Pneumothorax
500
Highly contagious disease transmitted through inhalation or swallowing of droplets contaminated with the TB Bacillus
What is Tuberculosis (TB)
500
Effective and often lifesaving technique that can be used to open a windpipe that is suddenly obstructed
What is The Heimlich Maneuver
500
Obstructive disorder characterized by recurring spasms of the smooth muscle in the walls of bronchial air passages
What is Asthma
500
The most serious form of laryngitis in children and is always considered a medical emergency
What is Epiglottitis
500
The removal of a lobe of the lung affected by lung cancer
What is Lobectomy